Centre For Addiction And Mental Health (College Street Site)

Centre For Addiction And Mental Health (College Street Site)

The Centre For Addiction And Mental Health (College Street Site) (CAMH) is a psychiatric hospital and research institute located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is Canada's largest mental health teaching hospital and one of the world's leading research centres in the area of addiction and mental health.

History[edit | edit source]

The Centre For Addiction And Mental Health was established in 1998, following the merger of four mental health facilities. The College Street Site is one of the four original sites and continues to be a major location for the organization.

Services[edit | edit source]

The College Street Site offers a wide range of services for individuals struggling with mental health and addiction issues. These include inpatient care, outpatient services, day treatment programs, and community-based services. The site also houses several specialized clinics and programs, such as the Geriatric Mental Health Program and the Youth Addiction and Concurrent Disorders Service.

Research[edit | edit source]

The College Street Site is home to numerous research programs and initiatives. Researchers at the site focus on a variety of areas, including neuroscience, clinical research, population health, and health systems research. The site's research efforts are aimed at improving understanding of mental health and addiction, developing new treatments, and influencing public policy.

Education[edit | edit source]

In addition to providing clinical services and conducting research, the College Street Site is also a teaching hospital. It offers education and training opportunities for students and professionals in the fields of psychiatry, psychology, social work, nursing, and other related disciplines.